Xbox Launches Inaugural Excellence Awards to Celebrate 2024’s Most Beloved Games

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In a move to honor the creativity and dedication of game developers worldwide, Xbox has unveiled the first-ever Xbox Excellence Awards, recognizing the studios behind the most beloved games of 2024. The awards highlight standout titles across four key categories, reflecting player engagement, critical acclaim, and commercial success.

With over a thousand games released annually across Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud platforms, the Excellence Awards aim to celebrate the games that resonated most with players. Unlike traditional awards decided by panels, these accolades are rooted in player behavior and feedback, making them a true reflection of the community’s passion.

The Four Categories

The awards are based on four metrics that capture the essence of player engagement and satisfaction:

  1. Store Rating: Recognizing the highest-rated games released in 2024, with a minimum of 500 player ratings.
  2. Player Engagement: Highlighting games with the highest average hours played per player within the first six weeks of release.
  3. Daily Active Users: Celebrating games, expansions, or major updates that achieved the highest single-day active user counts in 2024.
  4. Units Sold: Honoring the top-selling content across Xbox and Microsoft stores.
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A Diverse Lineup of Winners

The 2024 Xbox Excellence Awards showcase a wide array of games, from indie darlings to blockbuster franchises, developed by studios spanning 15 countries.

The full list of winners, organized alphabetically, reflects the diversity of gaming experiences available on Xbox platforms. From narrative-driven adventures like Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth to competitive multiplayer titles like Marvel Rivals, the awards celebrate the breadth of creativity in the gaming industry.

Daniel Lingen, Game Dev Advocacy Lead at Xbox, emphasized the importance of recognizing the developers behind these experiences. “Amazing games are at the heart of our mission to bring the joy and community of gaming to everyone on the planet,” he said. “These awards are our way of saying thank you to the talented teams who create unforgettable experiences for players around the world.”

Developers and publishers will soon receive their trophies, and Xbox encourages fans to keep an eye out for how these studios celebrate their achievements.

Explore the Winners

Xbox has curated a collection of the 2024 Excellence Award winners on the Xbox Store, for players looking to dive into the award-winning titles. Whether you’re a fan of RPGs, sports simulations, or action-packed shooters, there’s something for everyone in this celebrated lineup.

The Xbox Excellence Awards not only highlight the best of 2024 but also underscore the global impact of gaming as a medium that brings people together. As the industry continues to evolve, these awards serve as a testament to the passion and innovation driving it forward.

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Adrià MA

Adrià is a freelance graphic designer who enjoys playing video games and writing about them. A Nintendo fan at heart that enjoys the benefits of cloud gaming and loves its amazing community. As an Editor, Adrià covers news and more at Cloud Dosage.

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